Current COVID-19 infection rate would put LA County in the purple level if CA still used the reopening system

If California still used its color-coded framework to lift COVID-19 restrictions, Los Angeles County would now be in the most restrictive purple level.

On June 15, California lifted most of its coronavirus restrictions and removed its tiered system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. But if the state’s plan to reopen were still in effect, a current spike in coronavirus cases would push Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties into the purple level – causing numerous closures and restrictions, including a ban on eat inside. Ventura County would be in the red – or substantial – level, while Orange County would fall in the orange – or moderate – level and Riverside County would be in the least restrictive yellow level.

Los Angeles County late Saturday night reinstated the requirement that everyone wear masks in indoor public places, regardless of vaccination status. Previously, only unvaccinated people had to wear masks indoors. However, since compliance was based solely on the honor system, officials said many unvaccinated people are likely not following the rule.

Amid LA County’s new mask tenure, COVID trend shows no signs of slowing down

Health officials say unvaccinated people and the highly contagious Delta variant are the main factors contributing to the recent spike in LA County cases, which on Tuesday marked its 12th consecutive day of 1,000 new COVID-19 infections. or more.

Seventeen counties in California, including Santa Barbara, recommend indoor masks.

Meanwhile, Pasadena’s indoor mask mandate could go into effect as early as Wednesday.

Pasadena, which has its own independent LA County health agency, announced Monday night that it would impose a mask requirement.

Pasadena reinstates indoor mask rule, demands that all city workers be vaccinated